Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 2 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and ZS35 is 68 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.